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The great exodus: Half of city Gen Zs are chasing a 'regional renaissance'

New data shows 49% of metropolitan Australians aged 18-29 consider moving to regional areas for cheaper living and faster career progression, reversing past trends.

Summary by The Canberra Times
Half of Gen Z are looking to leave metro for the regions, driven by affordability, cost of living, and better jobs and career prospects, RAI data shows.

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Australian Financial ReviewAustralian Financial Review
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Nearly half of Gen Zs consider leaving cities

Nearly half of those aged between 18 and 29 are likely to consider moving from a big city to regional Australia, while retirees are happy where they are.

·Sydney, Australia
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The great exodus: Half of city Gen Zs are chasing a 'regional renaissance'

Half of Gen Z are looking to leave metro for the regions, driven by affordability, cost of living, and better jobs and career prospects, RAI data shows.

·Ballarat City, Australia
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The Canberra Times broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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